I heard somewhere when working DX, a traffic pile-up could be avoided by using a split frequency. I understand the theory, but can't quite see it working that way. While a spit would allow the station to hear someone while transmitting the report, if everyone transmits at the same time on the transmit frequency, it'd seem you'd still get a pile-up. Have you had experience with this?

Bruce, I have a TS-820S and work small splits of 2-3 KHZ using the RIT control all the time. That method works well for CW pileups where the DX station is listening up or down 1 or 2 KHZ. For example if the DX is listening up 2 set your VFO to transmit 2 KHZ above the DX station and use your RIT control to tune down and listen to the DX station. You can also toggle the RIT button periodically to listen to the pileup so you can tweak your transmit freq. to a clearer spot if needed. I have worked plenty of DX this way! 73 Joe